US9340165B2 - Collapsible bicycle rack with an extension set - Google Patents

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US9340165B2
US9340165B2 US14/389,830 US201314389830A US9340165B2 US 9340165 B2 US9340165 B2 US 9340165B2 US 201314389830 A US201314389830 A US 201314389830A US 9340165 B2 US9340165 B2 US 9340165B2
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  • the invention relates to a foldable bicycle carrier, especially a rear-mounted carrier, with extension set.
  • Extension sets for foldable bicycle carriers are known, composed of several parts and attachable at the bicycle carrier, in order to allow the transport of a further bicycle.
  • the disadvantage of these bicycle carriers is that they have to be dismounted each time from the bicycle carrier, in order to maintain the original folded product size of the bicycle carrier when folded, i.e. Lmax ⁇ Bmax ⁇ Hmax, in which Lmax is the maximum length, Bmax the maximum width and Hmax the maximum height, or the folded product size enlarges in at least one direction, as a rule however in several directions.
  • the DE 10 2007 017 164 A1 discloses a load carrier for the extraction out of a vehicle tail, in which a frame on at least one longitudinally movable element equipped with a pivoting axis is led through the bumper of a motor vehicle or under the bumper of the motor vehicle.
  • the longitudinally movable element can be formed by two carriers fixed to each other, on which laterally two lateral wing-like positioning areas are arranged folding out by 180° pivotably. On the wing-like positioning areas in the rear each time another wing-like rear positioning area is applied pivotably by 180°. When folded, the back positioning area is within the lateral positioning areas that are arranged for their part superposed between the two carriers.
  • a foldable bicycle carrier with at least one positioning area on which load to be transported, especially at least one bicycle, can be placed, and with a coupling mechanism which can be detachably attached at a trailer hitch with a substantially spherical head.
  • the bicycle carrier is attachable on the trailer hitch in a stabilized way, afterwards a tensioning clamp can be pivoted over the head of the trailer hitch and be fixed by tensioning a clamp.
  • the swinging-in and tensioning of the clamp is done by a swinging movement around a pivoting axis of a single lever serving as control element, in which the lever serving as control element at the same time also carries or forms the positioning area.
  • a bicycle carrier which is usable in the basic form for two bicycles, in which starting from a large base each time positioning areas for the arms forming running wheels are provided, that can be folded out in case of use as bicycle carrier.
  • an extension set for another bicycle is provided that is applied directly on the base. Like the bicycle carrier this extension set has two arms, which form positioning areas for the running wheels of the additional bicycle.
  • the object of the invention is to make available an extension set for a bicycle carrier, in particular the extension set is to allow that several bicycles can be transported.
  • the handling is to be as simple and flexible as possible.
  • the extension set is applied at the collapsible area of the bicycle carrier so that the bicycle carrier is collapsible together with the extension set, i.e. the bicycle carrier can be folded in a conventional way and at the same time also the extension set, which is applied at the bicycle carrier, is closed.
  • the extension set is not applied at a central carrier of the bicycle carrier, but directly at the carrier arms that form or carry the positioning areas, which entails weight benefits.
  • the extension set is multipart, the first and the second positioning area of the extension set each being assigned to another part.
  • the parts of the extension set in an intermediate step for folding the bicycle carrier with extension set are placed between the corresponding two positioning areas of the bicycle carrier.
  • the positioning areas of the bicycle carrier can still be used without restrictions. This makes possible a shorter length of the bicycle carrier together with the extension set, especially a length corresponding to the normal bicycle carrier, in the use with one or two bicycles. Especially the supplementary set of the bicycle carrier can remain at the bicycle carrier without impairment of usability.
  • the pivotable bearing of the two parts of the extension set preferably presents each time a common element pivotable supported in bearings, which makes possible a tightening against the load carrier when pivoted forwards and when pivoted back, in which the pivotably supported element, besides the bearing, for the part of the extension set has a second bearing arranged off-centre with respect to this first bearing, by means of which the element is supported on the bicycle carrier.
  • the pivotable supported element is preferably a bolt with bearing places for the first bearing arranged off-centre in relation to the longitudinal axis of the bolt, by means of which the bolt is connected with the bicycle carrier, and the second bearing, by means of which the bolt is connected with the part of the extension set comprising the first or second positioning area, in which preferably the second bearing is two-piece and arranged on both sides of the first bearing.
  • a holder is detachably applied at the support bracket, which may form a supplementary part of the extension set.
  • the holder does not increase the folded product size or not essentially.
  • the bicycle carrier has a coupling mechanism, with which it can be detachably attached at a trailer hitch with a substantially spherical head, in which the bicycle carrier can be placed on the trailer hitch in a stabilized way, afterwards a tensioning clamp can be pivoted over the head of the trailer hitch and can be fixed by tensioning a clamp.
  • the swinging-in and tensioning of the clamp is done by a swinging movement of a single lever serving as control element around a lever arm pivoting axis, in which the lever serving as control element at the same time also forms or carries at least one positioning area of the bicycle carrier.
  • the use for folding does not change with mounted extension set.
  • bicycle carrier according to the invention can also be used for this purpose.
  • an extension set is not limited to bicycle carriers that can be applied at traction couplings with a spherical head, but can be used without changes also for accordingly collapsible bicycle carriers that are applied at vehicles in another way.
  • FIG. 1 a perspective view of a bicycle carrier with extension set in operating position according to the embodiment
  • FIG. 2 a view corresponding to FIG. 1 in an intermediate step of folding or in case of use of the bicycle carrier for two bicycles,
  • FIG. 3 a a view corresponding to FIG. 1 in the folded state
  • FIG. 3 b another perspective view of the bicycle carrier of FIG. 3 a
  • FIG. 4 a top view on the bicycle carrier of FIG. 1 ,
  • FIG. 5 a a section along line A-A of FIG. 4 ,
  • FIG. 5 b a view corresponding to FIG. 5 a in an intermediate step of the folding
  • FIG. 5 c a view corresponding to FIG. 5 a in the folded state
  • FIG. 6 a rear view of the bicycle carrier of FIG. 1 .
  • FIG. 7 a a view corresponding to FIG. 6 in an intermediate step of the folding
  • FIG. 7 b a view corresponding to FIG. 6 in the folded state
  • FIG. 7 c a side view of the bicycle carrier of FIG. 1 from the left in the folded state
  • FIG. 8 a a perspective view of a bicycle carrier with an alternative extension set
  • FIG. 8 b a top view on the bicycle carrier with extension set of FIG. 8 a
  • FIG. 8 c a rear view of the bicycle carrier with extension set of FIG. 8 a
  • FIG. 8 d a perspective view of a bicycle carrier with an alternative extension set in an intermediate step of the folding or in case of use of the bicycle carrier for two bicycles,
  • FIG. 8 e a top view on the bicycle carrier with extension set of FIG. 8 d
  • FIG. 9 a a perspective view of a bicycle carrier with extension set of FIG. 8 a in folded state
  • FIG. 9 b another perspective view of the bicycle carrier with extension set of FIG. 9 a
  • FIG. 9 c a side view of the bicycle carrier with extension set of FIG. 9 a
  • FIG. 10 a a representation corresponding to FIG. 5 a with alternative fixing of the arm carrying the positioning area of the extension set
  • FIG. 10 b an intermediate position
  • FIG. 10 c the pivoted back and fixed position of the arm carrying the positioning area of the extension set.
  • the following description is based on a bicycle carrier 1 applied as rear-mounted carrier at a trailer hitch, as disclosed in DE 10 2011 108 659 A1 published later.
  • This bicycle carrier 1 is illustrated in the figures with dashed lines.
  • the directions refer to the normal travel direction of the vehicle, in which X is the direction contrary to the travel direction, Y the transversal direction and Z the vertical direction, and the bicycle carrier 1 is applied at the trailer hitch as a rear-mounted carrier.
  • the bicycle carrier 1 is to be fastened with the help of a coupling mechanism 2 at a not represented trailer hitch of a motor vehicle in the way described in said document.
  • the bicycle carrier 1 has a central carrier 4 , which in case of a bicycle carrier 1 applied correctly at a motor vehicle as rear-mounted carrier extends in longitudinal direction of the vehicle and in cross-section substantially presents the form of a closed hollow profile.
  • the coupling mechanism 2 is arranged, at the other end of the central carrier 4 there is the collapsible part of the bicycle carrier 1 that forms the actual charge area.
  • two carrier arms 5 are applied by means of consoles 6 in this case eccentrically with respect to the central longitudinal axis of the central carrier 4 pivotably around carrier arm pivoting axles ST, wherein the carrier arms 5 in their folded position are substantially parallel to each other and in their unfolded operation position substantially align with each other.
  • a support bracket 7 roughly bent by 90° is arranged, with its legs fixable in advantageous angle position, above the central carrier 4 between the pivotable ends of the carrier arms 5 and extends with its vertical leg slightly distanced from the coupling mechanism 2 upwards.
  • consoles can be arranged together with carrier arms also on the central longitudinal axis of the central carrier, i.e. instead of two different, preferably parallel carrier arm pivoting axles only one carrier arm pivoting axis is provided, around which both carrier arms are pivotable.
  • positioning areas 8 positioning areas 8 a 8 b , 8 b , 8 c , 8 d ) at the carrier arms 5 and are connected in the upper area by means of holders 9 (holders 9 a , 9 b ) with the support bracket 7 in a manner known per se.
  • the carrier arms 5 are formed in such a way that they are arranged rotatably around their longitudinal axis in the respective console 6 and are connected with the support bracket by joints, so that the positioning areas 8 formed bifurcated on it for the load to be transported for the accessibility to the boot of the vehicle can be tilted away from the vehicle together with the support bracket 7 supported in the central carrier 4 (see tilting axis SK in FIG. 1 ).
  • the carrier arms 5 if not used can also be oriented in a space saving way.
  • the carrier arms 5 however are form-fit connected with the support bracket 7 and supported in their consoles 6 .
  • the carrier arms can also be arranged rigidly in the consoles or where applicable also be formed one-piece with them. Because of its function the totality of console 6 and carrier arm 5 as well as the positioning area 8 are also referred to as lever 10 .
  • lever 10 For actuating a corresponding, not represented handle area can be formed at all areas or rigidly be connected to it.
  • the carrier arm 5 arranged here on the left in travel direction of the vehicle is at the same time the actuating element for the coupling mechanism 2 , while the second carrier arm 5 here has no additional function connected to the coupling mechanism 2 .
  • the tightening with the head of the trailer hitch can also take place independently of the actuation of the carrier arms, or the tightening can, as described in DE 10 2010 036 898 A1 and DE 699 05 676 T2, take place actuating both carrier arms.
  • a third bicycle at the bicycle carrier 1 an extension set 11 is detachably applied.
  • This extension set 11 has as substantial components two positioning areas 18 (first positioning area 18 a , second positioning area 18 b ) on which, corresponding to the positioning areas 8 of the bicycle carrier 1 , the wheels of the third bicycle (not shown) can be placed and fixed.
  • the first positioning area 18 a and thus the first part of the extension set 11 is assigned in this case to that part of the bicycle carrier 1 which presents the positioning areas 8 a and 8 c
  • the second positioning area 18 b and thus the second part of the extension set 1 in this case is assigned to that part of the bicycle carrier 1 which presents the positioning areas 8 b and 8 d
  • a third person holder 19 is provided for fastening the third bicycle at the support bracket 7 .
  • the holder 19 is however not necessarily provided, since its function can be assumed by other elements, like for example load straps, so that it is not part of the extension set according to the invention 11 .
  • the positioning areas 18 a and 18 b of the extension set 11 are detachably applied laterally of the positioning areas 8 c and 8 d , for which purpose the carrier arms 5 are formed accordingly in the transition area between the positioning area 8 c or 8 d and the respective taillight 21 .
  • the first positioning area 18 a of the extension set 11 is arranged above the left taillight 21 provided on the bicycle carrier 1 , the second positioning area 18 b accordingly above the second taillight 21 (see FIG. 1 ).
  • This arrangement of the positioning areas 18 entails a slightly staggered and elevated arrangement of the third bicycle as to the first two bicycles, which are placed straight and oriented in one plane on the bicycle carrier 1 .
  • the bicycle carrier 1 together with extension set 11 is situated in its unfolded ready for operation position for three bicycles.
  • the positioning area 18 b in this pivoted back operative condition is arranged above the taillight 21 , protruding slightly backwards, in this case roughly by the width of the slightly groove-formed wheel support.
  • the wheel support is arranged at a free end of an arm 41 , which extends from the taillight side end of the bicycle carrier 1 onwards and with its other end is detachably and especially pivotably supported at the bicycle carrier 1 , in this case around a bolt 42 with off-centre bearings for bearing the bolt 42 at the bicycle carrier 1 (first bearing place L 1 , see FIG.
  • the first bearing place L 1 bolt-bicycle carrier is arranged centrally between the second two-piece bearing place L 2 bolt-arm (see FIG. 4 ), the second bearing place L 2 being formed in this case by oblong holes.
  • the bolt 42 has a lever arm 42 a curved by 90° (see FIG. 1 , FIG. 2 ), which in tensioned position in this case shows about in X direction.
  • the lever arm is pivoted by ca. 180°, in this case towards the vehicle, and for tensioning again accordingly pivoted back.
  • the bolt 42 forms a blocking element, which is supported on the one hand in a first bearing formed by an U-shaped bracket, which in connection with the corresponding supported area of the bolt 41 forms said first bearing place L 1 (bolt-bicycle carrier).
  • This U shaped bracket moreover serves as fixing means for removably attaching the bolt 41 together with the part of the extension set 11 comprising the positioning area 18 b at the bicycle carrier 1 .
  • the ends of the U-shaped bracket are provided with threads, introduced through corresponding openings especially bored holes, that are provided in the bicycle carrier 1 in the transition area towards the taillight 21 , and fixed by means of screwed nuts. Additional securing elements, like locknuts, spring washers or similar, can be provided for securing the screwed connections.
  • the bolt 41 is arranged distanced from the bicycle carrier 1 , in which the distance is determined by the geometry of the arm 42 and of the transition area of the bicycle carrier 1 , at which the part of the extension set 11 is applied (see FIG. 5 a ).
  • the bolt 42 is moreover in the arm 41 in a second bearing pivoted, in which the second bearing formed on the arm in connection with the corresponding supported area of the bolt 42 forms said second, two-piece bearing place L 2 (bolt-arm), that is arranged eccentrically with respect to the first bearing place L 1 .
  • L 2 bolt-arm
  • the bearings L 2 can move around the double eccentricity of the bolt away from the bicycle carrier 1 and the arm 41 is somewhat more distanced from the bicycle carrier 1 , so that the relative position of arm 41 and bicycle carrier 1 is modifies and the contact surfaces arm-bicycle carrier, which in the tensed state adhere one at the other, are slightly distanced, by which the arm 41 is pivotable around the bolt 42 (see FIG. 5 b ).
  • the positioning area 18 b in the pivoted back state is arranged in such a way that the arm 41 extends above the positioning area 8 d and the wheel support is placed directly at the coupling side next to the wheel support of the positioning area 8 d .
  • the positioning area 18 b is arranged between the positioning areas 8 b and 8 d of the bicycle carrier 1 , in which it protrudes insignificantly with its arm 41 upwards.
  • the tensioned, fully pivoted position of the extension set 11 is applied to the arm 41 of relatively soft plastic.
  • the tensioned, swung out state in which in use of the extension set 11 , higher forces acting on the arm 41 but the arm 41 is at to steel.
  • the bicycle carrier 1 can also be used with pivoted-in extension set 11 , i.e. when only 2 bicycles are to be transported, the extension set 11 neither has to be dismounted nor pivoted out (see FIG. 2 ).
  • the number-plate holder 22 in the unfolded state is arranged between the two taillights 21 , in which it because of its attachment at one of the two carrier arms 5 of the bicycle carrier 1 in the folded state is turned by ca. 90° and pushed next to the taillight 21 . Because of its eccentric attachment at the carrier arm 5 after rotation by 90° and the folding up of the carrier arm 5 it lies with its one end between the outer positioning areas 8 c and 8 d , the other end is placed in the area of the carrier arm pivoting axles ST (cf. FIG. 7 c ).
  • the attachment of the extension set 11 is done appropriately in the state stabilized at the trailer hitch of the bicycle carrier 1 .
  • the attachment of the bicycle carrier 1 with extension set 11 at the trailer hitch is done like the attachment of the bicycle carrier 1 without extension set 11 .
  • the bicycle carrier 1 together with the extension set 11 applied on it, is put in a stabilized way on the trailer hitch, afterwards first the carrier arm 5 without tensioning function is folded down, then the carrier arm 5 with tensioning function, in which a tensioning clamp is pivoted over the head of the trailer hitch, and by means of tensioning the clamp the bicycle carrier 1 together with the extension set 11 is fixed at the trailer hitch.
  • the swinging-in and tensioning of the clamp is done by a swinging movement of a single lever serving as control element around a pivoting axis, the corresponding carrier arm pivoting axis ST.
  • Folding the bicycle carrier 1 with extension set 11 is done like folding the bicycle carrier 1 without extension set 11 , in which first the carrier arm 5 is folded upwards, which has no function with regard to fastening at the trailer hitch. By folding up the second carrier arm 5 the tensioning clamp is released and rotated back, so that the bicycle carrier 1 with extension set 11 can be taken off together from the trailer hitch and be stored.
  • both the arrangement in the unfolded operative condition and in the folded state is mirror-imaged as to the median longitudinal plane, like that of the bicycle carrier 1 with its positioning areas 8 .
  • the folded product size of the bicycle carrier 1 without extension set 11 is of the same size as the folded product size (Lmax ⁇ Bmax ⁇ Hmax) of the bicycle carrier 1 with retracted extension set 11 , i.e. the outside dimensions of the folded load carrier 1 without extension set 11 and with extension set 11 are equal.
  • the alternative extension set 11 has unlike the above described extension set 11 two places for bicycles, i.e. with the bicycle carrier 1 together with the alternative extension set 11 altogether four bicycles can be transported.
  • the third bicycle is held with the holder 19 according to the embodiment described before, the fourth bicycle is held by means of an additional holder 19 ′, which is arranged between the third and fourth bicycle.
  • the positioning areas 18 of the extension set 11 are slightly elevated (see FIG. 8 c ).
  • the positioning areas 18 are displaced with respect to the positioning areas 8 (see FIG. 8 d , 8 e ).
  • the positioning areas 18 are arranged for the third bicycle substantially according to the positioning areas 18 of the extension set 11 for an additional bicycle.
  • the positioning areas 18 for the fourth bicycle are arranged on the side of the vehicle displaced with respect to the positioning areas 8 for the first bicycle.
  • the folded product size of the bicycle carrier 1 with mounted alternative extension set 11 does not increase or increases insignificantly with respect to the bicycle carrier 1 without extension set 11 .
  • two detents 43 are provided, which are arranged on the arm 41 pivotably and pretensioned by means of corresponding springs 44 .
  • the detents 43 mesh in corresponding catch areas 45 in, which are formed at the bicycle carrier 1 .
  • the detent 43 close to the pivoting axis engages into a catch area 45 formed by an opening in the transition area for the taillight 21 .
  • the other detent 43 distant from the pivoting axis engages in the second catch area 45 formed by an edge on the bicycle carrier 1 .
  • any other fixing possibility in the two final positions is possible, like for example by means of screws introduced through a hole in the arm and screwed in threads on the bicycle carrier, bolts pushed through openings that are co-axial in the final positions.

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